DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD



HEART OF MERCY

VOICE OF HOPE

HANDS OF JUSTICE

DIOCESE OF SAINT CLOUD

HEART OF MERCY • VOICE OF HOPE • HANDS OF JUSTICE

Our Mission

We, the people of God of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in union with the Universal Church,
believe in and proclaim the presence of Jesus Christ in our world.

Our mission is to be His heart of mercy,
voice of hope, and hands of justice.

From the Diocese

Part of the goal of the Eucharistic Revival is to rekindle a living relationship with the Lord.

View and download
the prayer guide & journal.

 

Find out more about the
2025 Jubilee:
Pilgrims of Hope

Read more.

Join other families from around the diocese to celebrate your Catholic faith Sunday, February 2 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in Sartell.

See what is happening
around the diocese

Latest News

When people need help, it is our responsibility to offer an ear to listen, a heart to empathize and a readiness to act. The post WORLD DAY OF THE POOR Read more.

Pregúntale al Padre Tom: “Toma, quiero que tengas esto”.

Al amor eucarístico no se da para conservarlo como posesión, sino para transmitirlo a quienes nos rodean y a quienes no siguen, para que puedan conocerse y creer en si Read more.

Ask Father Tom: “Here, I want you to have this.”

Eucharistic love is not given to keep as a possession, but to hand on so those around us, and those after us, may know and believe in themselves in a Read more.

Understanding data, strengths and challenges helps build bridges between parishes to fortify ACCs for mission

In an effort to nurture relationships between the diocesan bishop, diocesan staff and Area Catholic Community pastoral leadership, the idea for Pastoral Visits was born. The post Understanding data, strengths Read more.

Diocese of St. Cloud announces theme, timeline for pastoral plan — All things new: Honoring the past, inspiring the future

Th All Things New plan gives us the opportunity to reflect on the heritage, wisdom and traditions of faith that have grounded us while simultaneously acknowledging the demographic and cultural Read more.

YOU BELONG HERE

Young Adult Ministry

To support single and married young adults to live the Gospel message through a life of prayer, study, community, and service.

 

PROVIDING SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP

Mental Health Ministry

The role of a mental health ministry team is to provide spiritual companionship, to listen and enter into relationships; provide spiritual and practical support and resources; and provide educational opportunities for mental health awareness to the parish and community.

Mental health ministry is not about solving someone’s problems, but rather listening and accompanying individuals on their journey.

Check out the resources for help.

“Whoever suffers mental illness always bears God’s image and likeness, and has an inalienable right to be considered a person and treated as such.”

– St. Pope John Paul II

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St. Cloud Diocese TV Mass

Our diocesan televised Mass reaches nearly all households in our diocese through network programming each Sunday morning. This Mass is a wonderful opportunity for our home bound parishioners to enjoy their faith with the Diocese of Saint Cloud. Those who can’t watch the Mass on television are invited to view it online. This ministry is fully supported by donations and through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Get viewing information or watch the online TV Mass>

What is the Emmaus Institute?

The Emmaus Institute for Ministry Formation is a four-year intellectual and ministerial formation program for lay leadership ministry and potential Latino/Hispanic diaconal candidates from the Diocese of Saint Cloud, in partnership with Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary. Its purpose is to create well-formed ministers who will serve the mission of the Gospel in their families, parishes, and wider communities throughout the diocese. Read more>